Krishna River Originates in Western Ghats
The question asks to identify which of the given rivers has its origin in the Western Ghats. Let's examine the origins of each river:
- Krishna River: This major peninsular river originates in the Western Ghats, specifically at an elevation of about 1,337 meters (4,386 ft) near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. It flows across the Deccan Plateau and empties into the Bay of Bengal.
- Brahmaputra River: The Brahmaputra River originates in the Angsi Glacier (or Chemayungdung Glacier) in southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region, near Mount Kailash. It flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh. Its origin is in the Himalayas, not the Western Ghats.
- Yamuna River: The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier located in the Lower Himalayas towards the west of Pilani in Uttarakhand. It is a major tributary of the Ganga River. Its origin is in the Himalayas.
- Ganga River: The Ganga River, India's national river, originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand in the Himalayas. It is formed by the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. Its origin is in the Himalayas.
Based on these origins, the Krishna River is the one that originates in the Western Ghats.
Important Questions from Drainage System of India
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River Teesta falls into Bay of Bengal at the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following rivers:
(1) Barak
(2) Lohit
(3) Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
Consider the following pairs:
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Which river system is known for forming gorges in the Himalayan region?
- What is the total length of the Mahanadi river?
